News from Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar is the capital of Odisha .It is the biggest city and the main power corridor of Odisha. The city is famous for its ancient rich heritage especially its historic monumental temples. It is popularly known as the temple city. Because many temples built from sandstone are dotted around Bindu Sagar Lake in the old city, including the 11th-century Hindu Lingaraja Temple.

Odisha plans auction of 22 additional mines, announces Minister
Odisha plans auction of 22 additional mines, announces Minister

Odisha's Mines Minister Bibhuti Jena announces the auction of 22 more mines to boost state revenue and industrial growth, criticizing previous delays.

Odisha Cabinet expansion buzz; State BJP Chief Manmohan Samal visits Delhi
Odisha Cabinet expansion buzz; State BJP Chief Manmohan Samal visits Delhi

BJP state president Manmohan Samal and organisation secretary Manas Mohanty head to Delhi amid speculation of Odisha cabinet expansion and filling vacant posts.

AIIMS Bhubaneswar gets BHISHM Cubes; AI-powered mobile hospitals for disaster response
AIIMS Bhubaneswar gets BHISHM Cubes; AI-powered mobile hospitals for disaster response

AIIMS Bhubaneswar has been equipped with three BHISHM Cubes, advanced modular mobile medical units, to enhance disaster response healthcare, ensuring rapid medical aid in inaccessible areas.

KIIT student suicides: UGC issues ‘show-cause’ notice to varsity after probe panel finds serious lapses
KIIT student suicides: UGC issues ‘show-cause’ notice to varsity after probe panel finds serious lapses

UGC issues show-cause notice to KIIT University following a probe panel's findings of serious lapses after two student suicides, including Nepalese student Prakriti Lamsal, highlighting mental health and safety concerns. This matter is being treated with the utmost seriousness given its sensitive and tragic nature, the Grants Commission expressed.

Exclusion of Odisha’s Paika Rebellion from Class 8 textbook: NCERT clears the air
Exclusion of Odisha’s Paika Rebellion from Class 8 textbook: NCERT clears the air

NCERT clarifies the omission of Odisha's Paika Rebellion from Class 8 Social Studies textbook, stating it will feature in the forthcoming second volume, addressing public and political concerns. The autonomous body under the Union Ministry of Education had come under fire following the release of the first volume, which omitted the ‘1817 Paika Bidroha,’ widely regarded as India’s first armed uprising against British colonial rule.

Rainfall activities to intensify in Odisha during next four days from July 23
Rainfall activities to intensify in Odisha during next four days from July 23

The IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall in Odisha from July 23-27 due to an upper air cyclonic circulation, issuing an Orange Warning for several districts. A fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over the north Bay of Bengal around 24th July, 2025. The trough from Gangetic West Bengal to south interior Odisha across Jharkhand at 0.9 Km above mean sea level has become less marked.

FM College tragedy: Odisha Crime Branch zeroes in on critical leads
FM College tragedy: Odisha Crime Branch zeroes in on critical leads

A Crime Branch team intensifies its probe into the tragic suicide of a girl student at FM College, Balasore, questioning faculty and staff to uncover negligence or harassment. Several vital leads and digital evidence have been collected. A proper probe is underway, the Crime Branch Director General (DG) Vinaytosh Mishra said in a presser yesterday.

Special OTET exam: Late-night postponement sparks statewide anger among teachers
Special OTET exam: Late-night postponement sparks statewide anger among teachers

The late-night postponement of the special OTET exam by BSE has caused widespread anger among teaching aspirants in Odisha, with many left uninformed and frustrated. This OTET exam was meant for over 75,000 teachers who had been appointed before the 2011–12 academic year without appearing for eligibility test.

Odisha Police Sub-Inspector suspended for failing to file chargesheet in NDPS Case in Bhubaneswar
Odisha Police Sub-Inspector suspended for failing to file chargesheet in NDPS Case in Bhubaneswar

SI Debiprasad Behura suspended by Commissionerate Police for failing to file NDPS case chargesheet on time, leading to accused's bail.

Youth thrashed to death after dispute over dinner in Bhubaneswar
Youth thrashed to death after dispute over dinner in Bhubaneswar

A youth was allegedly beaten to death in Bhubaneswar's Bharatpur area following a violent altercation, sparking outrage. The incident occurred in Somanath slum, with the accused absconding.

Student politics or silent persecution? Mystery deepens over Odisha college girl’s death
Student politics or silent persecution? Mystery deepens over Odisha college girl’s death

The death of a female student at FM College, Balasore, has ignited allegations of campus politics and harassment, with her family demanding justice amidst claims of a smear campaign. The recent death of the female college student in Balasore has taken a darker turn, with allegations pointing to organised student politics, targeted character defamation, and administrative inaction.

Bhubaneswar’s giant leap in national rankings; check details
Bhubaneswar’s giant leap in national rankings; check details

Bhubaneswar leaps to 9th in Swachh Survekshan 2025, up from 34th, showcasing improved civic management and public participation in cleanliness. According to the Government, 14 crore people participated in the survey through face-to-face interactions, Swachhata App, MyGov, and social media platforms in over 4,500 cities.

Odisha bandh by Congress over FM College student’s death affects normal life
Odisha bandh by Congress over FM College student’s death affects normal life

A dawn-to-dusk 'Odisha bandh' called by Congress over a student's death in Balasore disrupted life, affecting transport and closing institutions.

FM College student death: Student, who tried to save the victim, still in ICU
FM College student death: Student, who tried to save the victim, still in ICU

Jyotiprakash Biswal, who attempted to save a girl from self-immolation at FM College, is in ICU with severe burns. The Odisha government has promised support. Jyotiprakash had sustained serious burns on his hands, face, and lungs while trying to extinguish the flames. His father, Sanatan Biswal, shared that his son's entire face and both arms were scorched.

Odisha Crime Branch to probe FM College girl student death
Odisha Crime Branch to probe FM College girl student death

The Odisha Crime Branch has taken over the investigation into the tragic death of a girl student from FM College, Balasore, with DSP Iman Kalyan Nayak leading the probe and Inspector Panchali Rout assisting. The case has attracted state-wide attention, and with the Crime Branch now involved, the focus will be on uncovering the exact cause and circumstances behind the girl student’s untimely demise.

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